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Encounter was launched with a mission to offer a safe space to encounter the transcendent God in the midst of the noise of our daily routines.
It is a daily podcast of sacred and mindful meditations to help you encounter the divine presence of God throughout your day.
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When The Earth Trembles
February 01, 2024 06:00 - 16 minutes - 15.5 MBPsalm 46:1 In this guided audio meditation, we will reflect on finding a safe harbor when the world around you feels like it’s beginning to collapse. Does Encounter draw you near to the Lord? Please Consider Giving! How do you react when the ground beneath you is unstable?
Being Filled With The Love Of God
January 31, 2024 06:00 - 16 minutes - 15 MB2 Thessalonians 3:5 The theme of this meditation is being filled with the love of God and always having enough. Does Encounter help you experience the love of God? Please consider giving! How full is your cup?
Resisting Temptation
January 30, 2024 06:00 - 21 minutes - 19.5 MBJames 1:13 The theme of this meditation from James 1 is temptation. Today, we'll learn to embrace the truth that you will never be satisfied until you are completely satisfied with God. I pray you will discover there is nothing more to want than God. God loves you. God wants you. Your heart can feed on this alone. Does Encounter help you find satisfaction in Christ alone? Please consider giving! What barriers keep you from being completely satisfied by God?
Happy Healthy Heart
January 29, 2024 06:00 - 16 minutes - 15.2 MBProverbs 17:22 The theme of this meditation from Proverbs 17 is having a happy and healthy heart-- one that is filled with more than blood but filled abundantly with the glory, hope, and love of God. Does Encounter help you find joy in the Lord? Please consider giving! Become more aware of how your heart feels. Is it glad or sad?
Do You Trust Me?
January 28, 2024 06:00 - 17 minutes - 16.3 MBPsalm 28:7 The theme of this meditation is trust. I hope you will be encouraged to trust your next unknown step to a God who does know. Does Encounter help you to trust God more? Please consider giving to us! Is there an unknown in your life you need to entrust to God?
Imitating What Is Good
January 27, 2024 06:00 - 19 minutes - 18 MB3 John 1:11 This meditation is a reflection on learning to distinguish between good and evil to imitate what is good as we seek divine guidance to follow the path of righteousness. Does Encounter help you seek God's guidance? Please consider giving! Who do you find yourself imitating most often?
Be United In Mind And Thought
January 26, 2024 06:00 - 17 minutes - 16.1 MB1 Corinthians 1:10 The theme of this meditation is unity. It is my hope you will be encouraged to live in unison, synchronized with other believers, and in unity with Christ. Does Encounter help you find unity with others and with Christ? Please consider giving! Will you set aside your pride to walk in unison with someone today?
You Aren't Alone
January 25, 2024 06:00 - 18 minutes - 16.5 MBHebrews 12:1 This meditation is about being known. I pray it will help you set your eyes on Jesus and celebrate the joy of Christ together. Does Encounter help you feel known? Please consider giving! How can you respond in moments when you feel alone?
Believe In Being A Child Of God
January 24, 2024 06:00 - 21 minutes - 19.3 MBJohn 1:12 This meditation from John 1 is a contemplation on believing and having humble faith. Today, we'll learn to place our trust, love, hope, and confidence, not in the things of the world, but in the loving arms of God. Does Encounter help you trust in the Lord? Please consider giving! What are the attributes of a childlike faith?
Sing A New Song
January 23, 2024 06:00 - 19 minutes - 18.3 MBPsalm 98:1 This meditation from Psalm 98 is a contemplation on believing in the joy of God. We'll learn to place our trust, not in the things of the world, but in the delight of God. Does Encounter help you delight in the Lord? Please consider giving! What brings you joy?
From Kindness, More Kindness
January 22, 2024 06:00 - 20 minutes - 18.8 MB2 Corinthians 9:6 This meditation is a contemplation on paying it forward, remembering to see Jesus as your example of a humble servant. Does Encounter help you find God's purpose? Please consider donating. How will you "pay it forward" today?
Give It Endlessly Away
January 21, 2024 06:00 - 21 minutes - 20 MBJohn 15:12 This meditation from John 15 is a contemplation on what it means to give endlessly so others will be blessed and Christ is glorified. Does Encounter help you deepen your relationship with the Lord? Please consider giving! Who has God placed in your path, desperately in need of connection?
Choose Fellowship
January 20, 2024 06:00 - 21 minutes - 19.2 MBEcclesiastes 4:12 This meditation is a reflection on choosing to fellowship with others. Although one may be overpowered, together, we can not be broken. Does Encounter help you follow Jesus? Please consider giving! How can you fellowship with someone today?
So Others Will Know
January 19, 2024 06:00 - 20 minutes - 18.8 MB1 Kings 18:37 This meditation is a reflection on living your life in a way that people may know God — walking in a way that turns people’s hearts back to God. Does Encounter help you point people to God? Please consider giving! What do others know about God by watching how you live?
Going Home By Another Way
January 18, 2024 06:00 - 16 minutes - 15.2 MBProverbs 19:21 The theme of this meditation is flexibility, preparing you to walk through your day allowing for God to work through chance moments. Does Encounter help you become more aware of chance encounters? Please consider giving! Has God worked through a chance moment in your life?
# blessed
January 17, 2024 06:00 - 16 minutes - 14.7 MBZephaniah 3:17 The theme of this meditation from Zephaniah 3 is God's blessing. Divine blessings from God are meant to restore His favor on you and remind you of His inherent goodness. Does Encounter help you see the goodness of God? Please consider giving! What blessings have you received from God?
The Golden Rule
January 16, 2024 06:00 - 21 minutes - 19.3 MBMatthew 7:12 This meditation is a reflection on the Golden Rule. We'll contemplate the principle of treating others as you want to be treated. Does Encounter help you spend time with the Lord? Please consider giving! Are you following the Golden Rule in all of your relationships?
Floating Lazily Along
January 15, 2024 06:00 - 16 minutes - 15.4 MBHebrews 10:35 This guided audio meditation from Hebrews 10 is designed to help you pause amid the rush of a hectic pace and receive patience from God as you take some time to float lazily along. Does Encounter help you rest in the Lord? Please consider giving! When did you last intentionally slow down?
Afraid Of Evil
January 14, 2024 06:00 - 16 minutes - 14.9 MBRomans 12:21 The theme of this meditation from Romans 12 is about overcoming our fear of evil. By frequently and intentionally changing our behavior, we can face our fears of evil and conquer them. Does Encounter help you face your fears? Please consider giving! What good can you do to eradicate evil?
Afraid Of The Dark
January 13, 2024 06:00 - 17 minutes - 16.3 MB2 Corinthians 5:7 The theme of this meditation from 2 Corinthians 5 is about being afraid of the dark. It is my prayer that you will discover the courage to walk by faith into the face of the unknown. Does Encounter help you walk by faith? Please consider giving! What are you most afraid of in the dark?
Oh Lord, Keep Me Safe
January 12, 2024 06:00 - 20 minutes - 19.2 MBPsalm 4:8 I pray this meditation from Psalm 4 will help you choose to live a life surrendered to the safety of God-- a divine refuge of peace with a tranquil heart. Does Encounter help you find refuge in the Lord? Please consider giving! Where do you hide for safety and confident trust?
Please Choose Wisely
January 11, 2024 06:00 - 16 minutes - 14.7 MBProverbs 18:22 The theme of this meditation from Proverbs 18 is avoiding haphazard decisions by being selective to paths chosen by God. Does Encounter help you find your way? Please consider giving! Have you experienced a negative consequence after making a decision in haste?
Serve The Lord
January 10, 2024 06:01 - 19 minutes - 18 MBPsalm 100:2 It is my prayer that this meditation from Psalm 100 will open your eyes to the truth of God in a fresh new way as you explore exciting opportunities to serve the Lord. Does Encounter help you serve the Lord? Please consider giving! How will you serve the Lord in a new way today?
God, The Author
January 09, 2024 06:01 - 17 minutes - 15.9 MBIsaiah 12:2 This guided audio meditation from Isaiah 12 will help you recall the truth of the authority-- not of you but of Christ. Contemplate on the fact that Christ is the author and perfecter of our faith. Does Encounter help you find peace? Please consider giving! In what way might you be plagiarizing the work of God?
Christopher's Creek
January 08, 2024 06:01 - 17 minutes - 16.2 MBProverbs 4:23 The theme of this guided audio meditation from Proverbs 4 is keeping your feet steady as you step along uneven paths. Even when the path you walk is slippery, treacherous, and filled with uneven stones, hold on to the steadfast love of God. Does Encounter help you escape from the world? Please consider giving! How do you respond when the path is treacherous?
The Battle Of Chancellorsville
January 07, 2024 06:01 - 17 minutes - 16 MBPsalm 27:1 Today's guided audio meditation from Psalm 27 will take you safe behind the door of the Chancellor home in April 1863. The battle rages, bullets fly, and bombs rain down, yet inside, you are safe and protected. Does Encounter help you remember God's truth? Please consider giving! What battle are you facing today?
Free To Serve
January 06, 2024 21:39 - 16 minutes - 15.1 MBRomans 15:3 Do you have a menu item that you demand to be prepared in a very specific way? Have you ever lost your patience if that item isn't made to your specifications? The theme of this guided audio meditation from Romans 15 will perhaps help turn the tables. It will help us show our humanity by first helping others. Does Encounter help you feel less burdened? Please consider giving! How can you lighten the burden for someone today?
How To Be A Better Friend
January 05, 2024 06:00 - 18 minutes - 16.9 MBProverbs 17:17 The theme of this guided audio meditation will help you recognize true friends and hopefully guide you in becoming a better friend to others. Does Encounter help you find a friend in Jesus? Please consider giving to us! Who needs your friendship today? How will you care for them?
Aware Of Your Words
January 04, 2024 06:00 - 17 minutes - 16.2 MBProverbs 10:17 Wisdom is the reward you receive after listening when you'd rather have talked. It is my hope that this meditation will help you remember the weight of the words you share and the words you hear. Does Encounter help you gain wisdom? Please consider giving! What wise words have you heard lately?
Rebuilding Joy
January 03, 2024 06:00 - 17 minutes - 16.2 MBJeremiah 31:3 We've all messed up. It is my hope that this guided audio meditation from Jeremiah 31 will help you move from mistake to recovery as you begin to rebuild joy. Does Encounter lead you to the One who offers healing? Please consider giving! Is there a mistake you've made that requires God's divine help?
Finding Your Divine Purpose
January 02, 2024 06:00 - 17 minutes - 16.2 MBEcclesiastes 3:11 It is my hope that this meditation from Ecclesiastes 3 will help you answer the question, “what do you do?” as you discover your divine purpose. Does Encounter help you discover your purpose? Please consider giving! How do you answer the question: "What do you do?"
The Choice To Rejoice
January 01, 2024 06:00 - 18 minutes - 16.8 MBPhilippians 4:4 Today's guided audio meditation will encourage you to explore new ways to rejoice-- in both joy and sorrow. Let it remind you of the obedience of rejoicing no matter the circumstance. Does Encounter help you discover joy? Please consider giving! What emotions are you feeling? Will you rejoice because or in spite of them?
Blessed Are The Gentle
December 31, 2023 06:00 - 19 minutes - 17.4 MBMatthew 5:5 It is my prayer that this meditation will bring you closer to the Lord to discover that He lives in you. Does Encounter help you draw closer to the Lord? Please consider giving! What words would you choose to describe Jesus? Do they describe you, too?
Showing Love
December 30, 2023 06:00 - 21 minutes - 19.9 MB1 John 4:7 This meditation is a reflection on the love of God. His love is shown through His only Son, who is truly unique-- the only one of His kind. Does Encounter help you show love? Please consider giving! How do you know when someone loves you?
This Is All You Need
December 29, 2023 06:00 - 19 minutes - 17.9 MBPhilippians 4:19 This guided audio meditation can become a memorial for you to come to over and over and be reminded that the Sovereign Lord is, was, and always will be your great provider. Does Encounter lead you closer to Christ? Please consider giving! How has God provided for you recently?
Glory To God In The Highest
December 28, 2023 06:00 - 21 minutes - 20 MBLuke 2:14 In today's meditation from Luke 2, we'll contemplate the feeling of surprise-- being so eager and anxious to break in immediately with the news of something you’ve learned. Does Encounter help you glorify the Lord? Please consider giving! How can you give God the glory today?
Finding A New Way
December 27, 2023 06:00 - 22 minutes - 20.2 MBMatthew 2:10-11 The theme of this meditation from Matthew 2 is flexibility. Today, you'll learn to walk through your day while allowing God to work through chance moments and spontaneous encounters with Him. Does Encounter help you deepen your relationship with the Lord? Please consider giving! Is there a time God showed up for you in a chance encounter?
Meditations From The Temple
December 26, 2023 06:00 - 17 minutes - 15.7 MBLuke 2:22-38 This meditation from Luke 2 will follow Simeon on the morning when he sees the face of Christ. He has dreamed of this moment, which has finally arrived. Does Encounter help you grow in your relationship with the Lord? Please consider giving! When did you first encounter Christ?
Today In The City Of David
December 25, 2023 06:00 - 19 minutes - 17.8 MBLuke 2:11 This meditation will follow the humble shepherds on their passage that evening as they received the birth announcement. They were the first to open it and the first to share it. Does Encounter help you celebrate the Christ child? Please consider giving! When did you first receive the gift of Christ?
The Baby Named Jesus
December 25, 2023 06:00 - 20 minutes - 18.6 MBMatthew 1:21 This meditation from Matthew 1 reminds me of how Joseph must have felt as he stepped back to watch his wife gives birth to a Savior. Does Encounter help you worship the Savior? Please consider giving! How might you help another discover the love of God?
Meditations From The Shepherds
December 24, 2023 06:00 - 16 minutes - 14.7 MBLuke 2:8-21 This meditation from Luke 2 will follow the humble shepherds on their passage that evening, as they were the first to receive the birth announcement. Does Encounter help you worship the Savior? Please consider giving! When did you first hear the Good News of Jesus?
Meditations From The Manger
December 23, 2023 06:00 - 13 minutes - 12.4 MBIsaiah 7:14 This meditation from Isaiah 7 and Luke 2 will follow Mary and Joseph's journey on the evening that opened earth to heaven and changed the world forever. Does Encounter help you know your Savior? Please consider giving! Who in your life is still searching for the Child in the manger?
Yes, I Believe
December 22, 2023 06:00 - 21 minutes - 19.8 MBJohn 3:16-17 This meditation is a reflection on the truth that God did not send his Son into the world to condemn you, but so that you might be saved through Him. Does Encounter help you find joy? Please consider supporting us. Is there someone in your life you need to forgive?
Free Because Of Faith
December 21, 2023 06:00 - 17 minutes - 16.1 MBRomans 4:7 The theme of this meditation is about living and moving by faith. Be encouraged to explore new lands, new relationships, new moments by faith in the Creator of all that there is to explore. Does Encounter help you grow in your faith? Please consider giving! What is God encouraging you to explore in faith?
Resolving Tension
December 20, 2023 06:00 - 18 minutes - 16.9 MBEcclesiastes 7:9 This meditation from Ecclesiastes 7 will help you better understand and resolve the tension in your life, relationships, and even your walk with God. Does Encounter encourage you in your walk with the Lord? Please consider giving! Can you remember a time when God brought peace out of tension?
How Do You Want To Be Treated?
December 19, 2023 06:00 - 17 minutes - 15.7 MBMatthew 7 This meditation from Matthew 7 will help you better understand the gifts that God offers to you. He gives good and advantageous gifts you may not even know you need or want...yet. Does Encounter help you experience joy in the Lord? Please consider giving! Has a disappointment turned out to be an unexpected gift?
How God Opens Doors
December 18, 2023 06:00 - 17 minutes - 15.6 MBMatthew 7:7 This meditation is designed to help you find the courage to ask and the determination to knock until someone answers-- until God opens the door. Does Encounter help you seek the Lord? Please consider giving! Can you remember a time when God opened a door for you?
Unbridled Freedom
December 17, 2023 06:00 - 17 minutes - 16.5 MBPsalm 32:8 This meditation from Psalm 32 will help you take a walk. Unbridled, free, and being guided, not by the world but only by God’s whispered directions. Does Encounter help you find peace? Please consider giving! What whispered direction is God giving you today?
Glory To Come
December 16, 2023 06:00 - 19 minutes - 17.5 MBRomans 8:18 This meditation from Romans 8 will help you move from the folly of the world to the glory of God. Does Encounter help you experience the glory of God? Please consider giving! How do you respond when life is hectic?
Everything Depends On These
December 15, 2023 06:00 - 17 minutes - 15.7 MBMatthew 22:37 This meditation from the 22nd chapter of Matthew will help you use love to steer you through life. Use love to navigate through any situation you encounter. Does Encounter help you love God and love others? Please consider giving! What do you think is the #1 rule to living a fulfilling life?